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Patterns from the Past

A few months ago I participated in the New to Me Pattern Contest at Pattern Review. I was selected the Random Prize Winner and the Sponsor was Patterns From The Past. I won a $50 gift certificate. I had visited their website a few times; last week I visited again and found several patterns for which I decided to acquire using the gift certificate. I still have a small balance left and plan to visit again soon.

I thought I would share with you my purchases. The newest pattern from the past was a skirt from 2007.

It is not a pattern that I have been searching for; the style just appealed to me and decided to add to my cart.

Here is a pant pattern from the 70's and the flare style is make an appearance more and more.

I just purchased a Simplicity flare pant pattern with a jacket and skirt included. It will be interesting to compare the two patterns.

Here is a knit pattern that appealed to me probably because of the pink/orange combination of one to the tops and I keep seeing those colors in lipsticks such as Zac Posen's new release for MAC Cosmetics.

From Nordstrom website

From MAC Cosmetics website

I also selected a skirt pattern based upon a few skirts I have saved to Pinterest

And the last one to show you is a 1967 Stretch and Sew Pattern. The pattern envelope leaves a lot to be desired. I began sewing around this time and I know that my grandmother nor I ever used of S&S patterns. I actually bought my first one in the '90's while living in Florida. This particular pattern has three neckline variations; I saw them on the website but nothing reflects this on the envelope; only on the enclosed instructions. Pattern is intact, no tracing marks or anything. It sold for $1.00 in 1967.

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Websta Widget

Native of Danville, VA. I have lived in VA, TX, CA, FL, PA and now back in Virginia. I have been sewing since Junior High School. I like to sew fashion garments. I have made items for the Sulky Challenge and made numerous wearable art jackets, purses and vest in the past. Member of Roanoke Chapter of ASG.